You might want to get something other than roses for your mother. Below are the meanings behind many plants, flowers, trees, and fruit.

A

Acacia - Obscured Love
Acanthus - Artistic
Achillea Millefolia - War
Aconite(Wolf's Bane) - Misanthropy
Acorn - Life & Immortality
Agapanthus - Love Letters
Agnus Castus - Coldness
Allspice - Compassion
Almond flowers - Hope
Aloe - Grief
Alstroemeria - Devotion
Alyssum - Worth Beyond Beauty
Ambrosia - Reciprocation of love
Amaranth - Fidelity
Amaryllis - Pride, Timidity, Splendid Beauty
Anemone - Forsake
Angelica - Inspiration
Aniseed - Restoration of Youth
Apple Blossom - Promise; Good Fortune
Arbor Vitae - True Friendship
Arbutus - I Only Love You
Artemisia- Dignity
Ash Tree - Grandeur
Asphodel - My regrets follow you to the grave
Aspen Tree - Lamentation
Aster - Symbol of love
Auricula - Painting
Azalea - First Love, Abundance, Womanhood; Fragile Passion

B

Bachelor's Buttons - Celibacy, Hope in Love
Baby's Breath - Everlasting Love
Balm - Sympathy
Barberry Tree - Sharpenss
Basil - Best Wishes
Bay Leaf - Strength; "I change but in death"
Bearded Crepis - Protection
Bear's Breeches - Artistic
Beech Tree - Properity
Begonia - Beware
Belladonna - Silence
Bell flower, white - Gratitude
Bells Of Ireland - Good Luck
Bergamot - Irresistible
Betony - Surprise
Bilberry - Treachery
Bird Of Paradise - Magnificence
Birch - Meekness
Bittersweet - Truth
Blackthorn - Difficulty
Bluebell - Constancy or Humility
Borage - Courage
Bramble - Envy
Broom - Humility
Burnet - A Joyful Heart
Buttercup - Cheerfulness

C

Cabbage - Profit
Cacalia - Adulation
Cactus - Warmth
Calendula - Joy
Calla Lily - Splendid Beauty
Camellia - Admiration, Perfection, Loveliness
Camellia, Pink - Longing for You
Camellia, Red - You're a Flame in My Heart
Camellia, White - You're Adorable
Camomile - Energy in Adversity
Campanula - Gratitude
Candytuft - Indifference
Canturbury Bell - Acknowledgement
Cardinal Flower - Distinction
Carnation - Affection, Health, Facisation
Carnation, Pink - I'll never forget you
Carnation, Purple - Whimsical
Carnation, Red - My poor heart aches for you
Carnation, Striped - Refusal
Carnation, White - Sweet and Lovely
Carnation, Yellow - Rejection
Cattail - Peace, Prosperity
Cedar - I live for you , Strength
Celandine - Joys to Come
Century - Delicacy
Cereus - Modest Genius
Chamomile - Patience
Champignon - Susupicion
Cherry Tree - Good Education, Deception
Chestnut Tree - Luxury
Chicory - Frugality
China rose - Beauty always new
Chrysanthemum - You are a Wonderful Friend
Chrysanthemum, Red - Love
Chrysanthemum, White - Truth
Chrysanthemum, Yellow - Slighted Love
Cinnamon - My Fortune is Yours
Circaea - Spell
Cistus - Popular Favorite
Citron - Ill Natured Beauty
Clematis - Mental Beauty
Clover, four leaved - "Be mine" or Good Luck
Cloves - Dignity
Cocoa Plant - Ardor
Columbine - Folly
Convolvulus - Bonds
Coreopsis - Love at first sight, Cheerful
Coriander - Hidden Worth
Corn - Riches
Cornflower - Delicacy
Coriander - Lust
Cowslip - Pensiveness; Winning Grace
Coxcomb - Foppery
Cranberry - Cure for Heartache
Crocus - Joy
Crown Imperial - Majesty, Power
Cuckoo Pint - Ardor
Currant - Your Frown Will Kill Me
Cyclamen - Resignation, Goodbye
Cypress - Mourning

D

Daffodil - Respect
Dahlia - Good Taste
Daisy - Innocence
Dandelion - Wishes Come True
Daphne Odora - Painting the Lily
Delphinium - Airy
Dew Plant - Serenade
Dogwood - Durability

E

Edelweiss - Daring
Eglantine - Poetry
Elder - Zealousness
Elm - Dignity
Endive - Frugality
Eremurus - Endurance
Eucalyptus - Protection
Eupatorium - Delay
Euphorbia - Persistence
Everlasting - Remembrance

F

Fennel - Flattery, Worthy of Praise
Fern - Sincerity
Fern, Magic - Facination
Fern, Maidenhair - Secret Bond of Love
Feverfew - Protection
Fig - Argument
Fir - Time
Flax - Fate, I Feel Your Kindness
Flytrap - Deceit
Forget-Me-Not - True love, Remembrance
Forsythia - Anticipation
Foxglove - Insincerity
Freesia - Innocence
French Marigold - Jealousy
Fuchsia - Good Taste
Fuller's Teasel - Misanthropy
Furze or Gorse - Enduring affection

G

Gardenia - Ecstasy, You're Lovely,  Secret Love
Garlic - Courage; Strength
Gentian - Loveliness
Geranium, Oak Leafed - Friendship
Gerainum, Rose - Preference
Geranium, Scented - "You are childish"
Gillyflower - Bonds Of Affection
Ginger - Strength
Gladiolus - Love at First Sight, Strength of Character
Glory Flower - Glorious Beauty
Gloxina - Love At First Sight
Golden Rod - Precaution
Goosberry - Anticipation
Gourd - Bulk
Grass - Surrender
Guelder Rose - Winter, Age

H

Harebell - Grief
Hawthorn - Hope
Hazel - Reconciliation
Heartsease - "I am always thinking of you"
Heather,  Lavender - Admiration
Heather, Pink - Good Luck
Heather, White - Protection
Helenium - Tears
Heliotrope - Devotion
Hellebore - Scandal
Hemlock - You Will Be My Death
Hemp - Fate
Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty
Holly - Good Will
Hollyhock - Female Ambition
Honesty - Honesty
Honeysuckle - Devoted Affection
Honeysuckle, Coral - Color of My Fate
Honeysuckle, French - Rustic Beauty
Honeysuckle, Yellow - Bonds of love
Hop - Injustice
Hyacinth - Rashness, Sorrow
Hyacinth, Blue - Constancy
Hyacinth, Purple - I am sorry, Please forgive me
Hyacinth, Red or Pink - Play
Hyacinth, White - Loveliness
Hyacinth, Yellow - Jealousy
Hydrangea - Thank you for understanding
Hyssop - Wards  Away Evil Spirits; Clean

I

Ice Plant - "Your appearance freezes me"
Iris - Wisdom
Iris, Blue - Faith
Ivy - Fidelity, friendship, marriage, love
Ixia - Happiness

J

Jacob's Ladder - Come Down
Jasmine, Spanish - Sensuality
Jasmine, White - Amiability
Jasmine, Yellow - Grace
Jonquil - Sympathy
Judas Tree - Unbelief
Juniper - Protection
Justicia - Perfection of Loveliness

K

Kennedia - Mental Beauty
Kingcup - Desire for Riches

L

Laburnum - Forsaken
Lady's Slipper - Capricious Beauty
Larkspur, Pink - Fickleness
Larkspur, Purple - First Love
Laurel - Glory
Lavender - Luck, Devotion
Lemon - Zest
Lemon Balm - Sympathy
Lemon Verbena - Attracts Opposite Sex
Lettuce - Cold Hearted
Lilac - First love
Lily - Purity; Magesty
Lily, Day - Coquetry
Lily, Eucharis - Maidenly Charm
Lily, Orange - Hatred
Lily, Tiger - Pride
Lily, White - Heavenly to Be With You
Lily, Yellow - Walking on Air
Lily of the Valley - Purity, the return of happiness
Lime Tree - Conjugal Love
Live Oak - Liberty
Lobelia - Malevolence
Locust Tree - Elegance
Lotus - Eloquence, Estranged Love
Love-In-A-Mist - Perplexity
Love-Lies-Bleeding - Hopeless
Lucern - Life
Lupine - Voraciousness

M

Magnolia - Dignity
Mallow - Mildness
Mandrake - Horror
Marigold - Health, grief or despair
Marjoram - Kindness, courtesy
Meadowsweet - Uselessness
Mercury - Goodness
Mezereon - Desire to Please
Michaelmas Daisy - Afterthought, Farewell
Mignionette - Your quality surpasses your charm
Milkvetch -You Soften My Pain
Mimosa - Sensitivity
Mint - Virtue
Mistletoe - Kiss Me
Monkshood - Beware, Chivalry
Morning Glory - Affectation
Moss - Maternal Love
Mourning Bride - Loss of Everything
Mugwort - Happiness
Mulberry Tree, Black - I Will Not Survive You
Mulberry Tree, White - Wisdom
Mushroom - Suspicion
Mustard Seed - Indifference
Myrrh - Gladness
Myrtle - Fidelity

N

Narcissus - Egotism
Nasturtium - Conquest
Nettle Tree - Concert
Nightshade - Truth

O

Oak Leaves - Bravery
Oats- Witching Soul of Music
Oleander - Caution
Olive Branch - Peace
Orange - Generosity
Orange Blossom - Brings Wisdom
Orchid - Love
Orchid, Catteya - Mature Charm
Oregano - Joy
Osmunda - Dreams
Ox Eye - Patience

P

Palm Leaves - Victory
Pansy - Loving thoughts
Parsley - Festivities
Pasque Flower - You have no claim
Passion Flower - Religious Superstition
Peach Blossom - I Am Your Captive
Pear Tree - Comfort, Affection
Peony - Shame
Peppermint - Cordiality
Periwinkle, Blue - New Friendship
Periwinkle, White - Pleasant Memories
Persicaria - Restoration
Persimon - Bury Me in Nature's Beauty
Petunia - Resentment
Phlox - Agreement
Pine - Hope, Pity
Pink - Boldness
Plum Tree - Fidelity
Poinsettia - Be of Good Cheer
Polyanthus - Pride of Wealth
Poplar, Black - Courage
Poplar, White - Time
Poppy - Eternal Sleep, Imagination
Poppy, Red - Pleasure
Poppy, White - Consolation
Poppy, Yellow - Wealth
Potato - Benevolence
Prickly Pear - Satire
Primrose - I can't live without you, Youth

Q

Quaking Grass - Agitation
Queen Anne's Lace - Fantasy
Quince - Temptation

R

Ranunculus - Radiant with Charms
Rasberry - Remorse
Reed - Music
Rhododendron - Danger
Rhubarb - Advice
Rocket - Rivalry
Rose, Cabbage - Ambassador of Love
Rose, Moss - Confessions of Love
Rose, Tea - I Will Always Remember
Rose, Damask - Brilliant Complexion
Rose, Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty
Rose, Leaf - Hope
Rosemary - Remembrance, constancy
Rudbeckia - Justice
Rue - Contrition

S

Saffron - Beware of Excess
Sage - Gratitude, domestic virtue
Salal - Zest
Salvia - I Think of You
Scabious - Unfortunate Love
Shamrock - Lightheartedness
Smilax  - Loveliness
Snapdragon - No, presumption
Snowdrop - Hope
Sorrel - Affection
Spearmint - Warm Sentiment
Spider Flower - Elope With Me
Spindle Tree - Your Charms are Engraved on My Heart
Star of Bethlehem - Purity
Statice - Lasting Beauty
Stephanotis - Come to Me, Travel
Star of Bethlehem - Purity
Stock - Lasting Beauty
Strawberry - Perfect Goodness
Sunflower - Adoration
Sweet Basil - Good Luck
Sweet Pea - Departure, tender memory
Sweet William - Gallantry
Sycamore - Curiosity
Syringa - Memory

T

Tamarisk - Crime
Thistle - Austerity
Thrift - Sympathy
Thyme - Activity
Truffle - Surprise
Trumpet Flower - Fame
Tuberose - Voluptuousness, Dangerous Pleasure
Tulip - Perfect Lover, Fame, Charity
Tulip, Red - Reclamation of love, Trust
Tulip, Variegated - Beautiful Eyes
Tulip, Yellow - Hopeless Love
Turnip - Charity

V

Valerian - An Accommodating Disposition
Vernal Grass - Poor but Happy
Veronica - Fidelity
Violet - Loyalty, modesty, humility
Violet, Blue - Watchfulness; I Will Be True
Violet, White - Let's Take a Chance
Violet, Yellow  - Love of Country
Viscaria - Will You Dance with Me?

W

Wallflower - Fidelity
Walnut - Intellect
Water Lily - Purity of Heart
Water Melon - Bulkiness
Wax Plant - Susceptibility
Weeping Willow - Mourning
Wheat - Friendliness
Wistaria - I Cling to You
Woodruff - Sweet Humility
Wormwood - Grief, Absence

X

Xanthium - Rudeness
Xeranthemum - Cheerfulness Under Adversity

Y

Yarrow - Healing
Yew - Sorrow

Z

Zephyr Flower - Expectation
Zinnia - Thoughts of Friends
Zinnia, Magneta - Lasting Affection
Zinnia, Mixed - Thinking of Absent Friend
Zinnia, Scarlett - Constancy
Zinnia, White - Goodness
Zinnia, Yellow - Daily Remembrance